One of our large Energy Services clients is seeking to bring on a NERC Compliance Specialist to join their growing team in Warm Spring, VA (fully onsite). Relocation is offered for this opportunity and this is a full-time permanent role. This individual will primarily be responsible for the coordination, analysis and generation of their Renewable Energy fleet station/plant compliance reports to support and maintain compliance with North American Electric Reliability Control (NERC) and Independent System Operator (ISO) tariff regulatory requirements. Other responsibilities include:
- Serves as the station/plant's source of best practice information and keeps abreast of trends and issues to design, implement, communicate, and administer NERC compliance programs.
- Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of station/plant cyber security infrastructure and physical security control programs.
- Responsible for monitoring internal controls programs to ensure station/plant compliance with NERC and company procedures, policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Compiles and analyzes various data sources to identify station/plant issues, researches and develops recommendations, strategies, and protocols as appropriate.
- Confers with management regularly, recommends specific action on various NERC compliance matters and/or concerns
- Make software updates and patch the software.
- Maintenance of the internal controls monthly check sheets, self certification packages, compilation of evidence to demonstrate compliance for each applicable Generator Owner/Generator Operator standard, associate requirements and maintenance of the monthly scheduled updates for the facilities.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of power generation work experience
- Knowledge of NERC standards and PGRC policies
- Strong cyber security, software and/or technical skills
Salary: $100,000-$125,000 + 12.5% annual bonus
Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 8am-6pm OR Monday-Thursday (with rotating Fridays) 8am-5pm
Relocation: Relocation is offered for this opportunity and will be based on the individual’s logistics
Hiring Method: Full-Time direct hire opportunity
Benefits: PTO, Paid Sick Time, Parental Leave, Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K plans ect are available
Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education. Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.